7.Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

AGND NC SENSE1 RETUR

SENSE2 RETUR

AGND NC NC

NC

AM1I-A

AAFP

PIN 1

LPORT1 RPORT1 RPORT2 SEND LPORT2 _SENSE HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

Line out_L

NC

Line out_R

MICPWR

MIC2

Legacy ACʼ97

compliant definition

AM1I-A Front panel audio connector

• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability.

•If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. See section 2.6.5 Onboard Devices

Configuration for details.

•The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately.

8.TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensure platform integrity.

TPM

PIN 1

AM1I-A

PCICLK

FRAME

PCIRST# LAD3 +3V

LAD0

SMBSCL

+3VSB

GND

SB_SUS_STAT

GND

PWROWN

LAD2

LAD1

GND

SMBSDA

SERIRQ

GPIO RESET

AM1I-A TPM Connector

The TPM module is purchased separately!

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